UAE set for March friendlies against Tajikistan and Thailand in Abu Dhabi
The UAE will play friendlies against Tajikistan and Thailand later this month in Abu Dhabi.
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The cost of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry has risen to £31.6million
The cost of the Manchester Arena bombing public inquiry - which has uncovered serious failings by the emergency services - has risen to £31.6m.
Authorities launch social media crackdown in Iraq and Egypt
Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have also targeted online content creators. Activists there are warning about a worsening human rights situation overall. A group of major NGOs are urging the UN Human Rights Council to pressure Egypt's government to stop what they call a "brutal crackdown" on civil society. For more, we're joined by FRANCE 24's Thameen Al-Kheetan, who also works for our Arabic channel.
Margate boss Reece Prestedge happy with his Isthmian Premier squad after signing midfielder Yaser Kasim and Ruben Soares-Junior on loan from Tonbridge Angels
Manager Reece Prestedge claims he’s happy with Margate’s Isthmian Premier squad now after a busy week.
Emirati Mohammad Yahya retains UAE Warriors Arabia belt - in pictures
UAE fighter Mohammad Yahya retained his UAE Warriors Arabia lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Algerian Souhil Tairi at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Sunday.
NBA-LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top
LeBron James broke the all-time NBA scoring record on Tuesday, adding another line in the history books as he bats aside a code of silence pressed upon famous athletes to remain apolitical in order to maintain broad appeal.
8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Syrian refugees, others battle for $50,000 top prize
• Organisers Dangle Extra $10,000 On Athletes For the first time since the commencement of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, a total of 16 refugees from different parts of the world, including Syria, will compete with elite athletes as the 8th edition holds today.
Top sailors set for 30th Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race
DUBAI: Preparations for the 30th edition of the annual Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, or Aramex D2M, are underway with 25 boats registered so far for the longest and most challenging contest in the region.